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re: Truck bed covers
Posted on 8/12/19 at 6:33 pm to JohnDoe00
Posted on 8/12/19 at 6:33 pm to JohnDoe00
I have a retrax pro mx and it has been great for two years. Just wish I would have sprung the extra couple hundred for the electric one. It’s black and it’s hot enough to burn you just opening it during the summer. It also uses the motor to lock it vs the handle lock on the manual model. Has kept everything 95% dry.
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Posted on 8/12/19 at 7:48 pm to JohnDoe00
Great. now I'm getting ads for tonneaucoversworld.com lol.
Posted on 8/12/19 at 10:02 pm to rlp
I have a backflip mx4 and have been disappointed. It leaks in a couple of spots in the front and back of the bed, nothing terrible, but not bone dry. One of the attachments for the rod to stand the cover up broke, and two of the stick-on pads for when you fold up the cover came off. Not what I'd expect for almost 1k and 2 years old.
That said, in theory I love the functionality of the roll/fold up. I'd never have a truck without something like it.
That said, in theory I love the functionality of the roll/fold up. I'd never have a truck without something like it.
Posted on 8/13/19 at 11:40 am to rlp
So, loved the Retrax powertrax, but cost and canister space steered me to the Bakflip MX4...mostly good reviews for it, with some unhappy, like the post above. It supposed to be here Thursday. After I have it a few months, I will report back! Thanks for all the suggestions/reviews. 
Posted on 8/13/19 at 12:11 pm to beHop
With the revolver and the little baby bed you have no room left for real hauling. If you just use for a few chairs for travel ball you good/ I have backflip G2 for 5 years all good
Posted on 8/13/19 at 12:15 pm to rilesrick
I have the Tyger tri fold as well. Have had it for 8 months. Zero water gets in and it looks brand new. For 220 bucks that’s hard to beat.
Posted on 8/13/19 at 7:30 pm to rlp
You can't go wrong with the Bakflip VPs.
Posted on 8/14/19 at 10:19 am to rlp
I have a retrax pro mx and it has been great for two years. Keeps everything mostly dry, hard rain will get some water around the edges. Sunny day, it gets really hot to unlock and pull or push. I knew the roll up canister took up bed room, but for large stuff I just hook up my utility trailer for that anyway. I'd recommend for sure. I love being able to lock my stuff up and go inside a store or restaurant and not worrying about it.
Posted on 8/14/19 at 10:44 am to rlp
I needed something that I could put some weight on so I went with the Diamondback on my Tacoma.
Only issue I'm having is getting my dometic fridge and slider to fit underneath the center support. Fits fine with out the slider but the fridge move around if there isn't a bunch of stuff in the bed to hold it in place.
Only issue I'm having is getting my dometic fridge and slider to fit underneath the center support. Fits fine with out the slider but the fridge move around if there isn't a bunch of stuff in the bed to hold it in place.
Posted on 8/14/19 at 8:09 pm to rlp
I have had a undercover flip on my 2011 Silverado since right after I bought it brand new. 8 years old and still going strong.
Posted on 8/15/19 at 9:06 am to beHop
on the rollup BAK revolvers will it stop and secure partially open like the backflip, or is it all the way shut or all the way open?
and that may not matter, I've never had either, but I'm in the market and just trying to look at all options and make my best choice
and that may not matter, I've never had either, but I'm in the market and just trying to look at all options and make my best choice
Posted on 6/23/20 at 9:09 am to cajunbuck
Any updates on recommendations since this thread?
I have an 09 F150, uncertain of I’ll have the truck longer than another 2-3 years. I’m not looking to spend a ton on a truck bed cover but would like a cover with decent security and high weatherproof ratings.
Would the tyger hard tri fold be my best bet?
I have an 09 F150, uncertain of I’ll have the truck longer than another 2-3 years. I’m not looking to spend a ton on a truck bed cover but would like a cover with decent security and high weatherproof ratings.
Would the tyger hard tri fold be my best bet?
Posted on 6/23/20 at 9:11 am to Larry Gooseman
Love my Backflip MX4
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:38 pm to Larry Gooseman
quote:
Would the tyger hard tri fold be my best bet?
I've had mine for almost 3 years and it's still doing the job well. It'll leak from time to time when the cover gets shifted, but other than that no problems. I even bent two of the crossbars after loading my riding lawn mower too far into the truck bed. Weird, but it actually seals better now.
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:49 pm to rlp
Lomax
Posted on 6/24/20 at 6:45 am to JohnDoe00
quote:Same here. For the price, it’s the best value there is IMO. Doesn’t leak and I get full bed use if needed.
Love my Backflip MX4
This post was edited on 6/24/20 at 6:52 am
Posted on 6/24/20 at 6:49 am to Larry Gooseman
quote:
Any updates on recommendations since this thread?
I’ve been really pleased with the Bakflip. No leaks to speak of, simple to use and looks good.
Posted on 6/24/20 at 7:23 am to tight lines
quote:
I have a backflip mx4 and have been disappointed. It leaks in a couple of spots in the front and back of the bed, nothing terrible, but not bone dry. One of the attachments for the rod to stand the cover up broke, and two of the stick-on pads for when you fold up the cover came off. Not what I'd expect for almost 1k and 2 years old.
That said, in theory I love the functionality of the roll/fold up. I'd never have a truck without something like it.
I'm kinda with you on this. It's not completely dry for sure, and I'm having the same problems with the stick-on pads coming off. I do like how I get full use of the bed when its open though. And what I use it for, I don't need it to stay completely dry anyways. You'd think for the price it would be dry though.
Posted on 6/24/20 at 8:49 am to Mark Makers
MK4 can be had for about $750 if you dig. I've been pleased with mine. It has two leak points but requires a serious soaking to actually leak. I only see it when i go through car wash. I keep tools and what not up near the cab and they have never gotten wet. I haven't had any problem with the pad, but did lose one of my bars that pins it up. It has worked fine with just remaining one tho so no big deal to me. Very pleased with mine so far. The comparable roll up was closer to $2k.
Posted on 6/24/20 at 8:57 am to Larry Gooseman
still happy with my undercover flex II, they've since renamed to ultra but it's the same as it was. Had it 3 years no problems and hasn't faded in the sun which is a huge plus to me.
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